Welcome to Garage Handplanes

Bodysurfing is about getting in the ocean and being embraced by its natural energy - surfing in its simplest, purest form.

At Garage Handplanes, we love nothing more than immersing ourselves in the waves, sliding along their faces and getting wrapped up in their barrels. We have poured decades of experience and years of testing into each of our designs, creating a range of handplanes that will help you catch more waves, get deeper in the barrel and, most importantly, have a heap more fun, whatever your ability.

Whether you are a competitive pro or just in it for the fun, Garage Handplanes bring you closer to nature.

Pitstop Hill Mentawai Surf Resort

You haven’t heard of Pitstop Hill Mentawai? Don’t worry, many haven’t. The Mentawai’s best kept secret has been fully booked for ten seasons by it’s regular guests, with first-timers finding out about it almost entirely through word of mouth. You won’t find “The Hill” plastered across surf travel agent’s advertisements… if you want to find out more, you’ll be speaking directly to the guys on the island (assuming they aren’t out trading waves with their guests).